Cyril losing time today from 2nd Faria, who at +7.27 poses no threat whatsoever to his boss. Chaleco however is moving up big time, currently at +13.51 off the lead, while escaping from the claws of Jakes so far, putting 8 minutes between them in the overall. Likewise Jakes is slipping away from Botturi who started the day -and remains- 5th overall. However, 6th overall Pedrero (hey, remember him?) has been steadily advancing and now sits less than nine . behind the Italian giant.

Can Botturi retain 5th? will Chaleco remain on the podium? This Dakar still has a few surprises I think